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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Chanterelle Mushroom |
| Scientific name | Cantharellus cibarius |
| Family / Genus | Cantharellaceae / — |
| Produce category | Mushroom |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3030 |
| PLU — organic | 93030 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1377 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 5.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Chanterelle (Cantharellus formosus / C. cibarius complex) | 60% | The classic trumpet-shaped chanterelle, golden-yellow to orange, with a distinctive fruity (apricot-like) aroma and firm, meaty texture. Gills are blunt, vein-like, and decurrent. The most widely reco |
| White Chanterelle (Cantharellus subalbidus) | 15% | Distinctive creamy white to pale yellow cap and stem, often larger and more robust than golden chanterelles. Found primarily in the Pacific Northwest, typically under conifers. Offers a mild, earthy f |
| Smooth Chanterelle (Cantharellus lateritius) | 10% | Orange to yellow, funnel-shaped, distinguished by having smooth or very shallow, vein-like ridges instead of prominent gills. Found predominantly in eastern North America, often under hardwoods. Share |
| Yellowfoot Chanterelle (Craterellus tubaeformis) | 8% | Smaller and more slender than golden chanterelles, with a hollow, yellowish stem and a brownish-yellow cap that often has a distinct hole in the center. Gills are shallow and vein-like. Often found in |
| Black Trumpet (Craterellus cornucopioides) | 5% | Dark gray to black, trumpet-shaped, with a hollow interior and a smooth or wrinkled outer surface. Highly prized for its rich, smoky, and intensely earthy flavor. Often found in mossy areas under hard |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 5 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/kg·h typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | very_low |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Chanterelles are non-climacteric and produce very little ethylene. They are not significantly affected by external ethylene but can absorb off-odors from other produce.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, odor-absorbing
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Strong and growing, particularly in high-end culinary markets and among home gourmets. Demand peaks seasonally.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 1.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | null |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Cantharellus cibarius (European Golden) | 40% |
| Cantharellus formosus (Pacific Golden) | 35% |
| Cantharellus subalbidus (White) | 15% |
| Other Chanterelle species | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 5 lb case
- 10 lb case
- 8 oz
- 1 lb
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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